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What causes the itch in mozzie bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

Warmer weather is here and so are the mosquitoes. Hereâ€™s what happens when a mozzie bites and our body reacts.

Beloved Aussie musician dies days after revealing cancer diagnosis

Richard Andrew - a fixture of the Melbourne music scene - has passed away at the age of 58, just days after revealing he had been diagnosed with lung cancer.

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Hospice nurse reveals people's last words before they die

Healthcare expert Julie McFadden has shared the number one thing people say and reflect on in their final moments.

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New study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic could help with knee pain. Here’s why there may be a link

A recent study found semaglutide â€“ the drug known as Ozempic â€“ can improve knee pain in people with obesity and osteoarthritis.

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How hip pain led Sydney karate master to life-changing weight loss journey

Karate instructor and personal trainer Glenn Stephenson knows the toll that joint pain and extra weight can take on physical activity, even after decades as a martial arts coach.

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Original Bee Gees star passes away aged 78

Colin â€˜Smileyâ€™ Petersen, one of the original members of Australian music group the Bee Gees has passed away.

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Balance declines with age, but exercise can help stave off some of the risk of falling

Lifestyle factors like physical activity, diet and sleep can lower the â€˜biological ageâ€™ of your cells and tissues and reduce age-related physical decline.

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Readers response: What’s the best advice you’ve received on staying healthy as you age?

We asked to our readers to share the most valuable tips they have received on how to stay fit and healthy in retirement years.

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"We're giving them weapons": Charlotte O'Brien's parents call for social media ban

The parents of a schoolgirl who took her own life after relentless bullying have joined a campaign to raise the age limit for social media.

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Dwayne Johnson's emotional moment with cancer-stricken fan

The Rock has had a heartfelt encounter with a fan who is battling stage 4 cancer, with their chance meeting going viral.

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Dolly Parton struck by family tragedy

The singer has suffered a tragic loss in her family with the death of one of her siblings.

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The latest COVID booster will soon be available. Should I get one? Am I eligible?

Yet another new COVID booster has recently been approved by the TGA. Hereâ€™s what to know about the JN.1 shot.

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What causes the itch in mozzie bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

Beloved Aussie musician dies days after revealing cancer diagnosis

Hospice nurse reveals people's last words before they die

New study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic could help with knee pain. Here’s why there may be a link

How hip pain led Sydney karate master to life-changing weight loss journey

Original Bee Gees star passes away aged 78

Balance declines with age, but exercise can help stave off some of the risk of falling

Readers response: What’s the best advice you’ve received on staying healthy as you age?

"We're giving them weapons": Charlotte O'Brien's parents call for social media ban

Dwayne Johnson's emotional moment with cancer-stricken fan

Dolly Parton struck by family tragedy

The latest COVID booster will soon be available. Should I get one? Am I eligible?

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